MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS was Marvel’s first big comic event that was directly and specifically tied into a line of action figures, which were created by Mattel in the 1980s. Featuring all of Marvel’s most prominent heroes and villains fighting on Battleworld, the comics and toys were a huge success. I personally had all the comics and as many of the action figures as I was able to track down. Awesome art by Mike Zeck sure helped make it all look amazing. Here’s my Mini Marvels tribute to SECRET WARS #1 based on Mike Zeck’s original classic cover.

If you’re a fan of Thanos and Adam Warlock, then you already know that Jim Starlin is another amazing multi-talent in the world of comics. Jim is the writer and illustrator of Marvel’s first graphic novel, The Death of Captain Marvel, the subject for this week’s Tribute Tuesday.

This piece is a cover tribute to the famous DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL graphic novel by Jim Starlin, drawn on standard 11″x17″ comic bristol board with india ink. The original art is currently up for auction on ebay. The auction is being sponsored by ALL STAR COMICS to raise money for the American Cancer Society.